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Fork Stanchions / pipes - Re chrome or replace
Alan4:
The chrome on a set of fork stanchions / pipes I have , is in a very bad state ... the concern for this bike is not what it looks like but what it will do to the fork seals....What is the experience of re chroming stanchions or is it better to buy replacements ..?
Any advice will be appreciated .
Bryanj:
Depends on the bike
kevski:
As a rule these days it is cheaper to buy new stanchions rather than having them rechromed, the main problem now in this country with chrome plating is the legislation attached to the process making it harder and more expensive to stay within regulations, david silvers will sell the legs at a decent price.
Chris400F:
If you do a search on these forums you will find a number of references to Philpotts who will rechrome stanchions.
I haven't used them but comments from others seem to say that rechroming by them is as cheap or cheaper than new parts and will give a better and more durable finish.
Pops400:
Interesting, Chris. Do you know where abouts they are?
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